Costa Rica got their CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign underway without any trouble when they scored three past Cuba without reply on Tuesday. After a dull first half Michael Barrantes fired Los Ticos ahead on 52 minutes before Jairo Arrieta added another on 71 and Barrantes completed the rout with his second goal of the game in the 77th minute. The result leaves Costa Rica second in Group C, behind USA on goal difference and looking good for a quarter final berth if they can get past Belize.

At 130th in the FIFA rankings, Belize aren't expected to get far in the CONCACAF Gold Cup and their weakness certainly showed in their opening game. USA put six past The Jaguars in a one sided match, but defender Ian Gaynair was an unlikely scorer for the minnows and will have been delighted to get on the scoresheet for Belize. Costa Rica are likely to be another tough opponent for Belize and head coach Ian Mork will have to motivate his players to put in a better display, even if that means losing by a more respectable scoreline.

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